Welcome Roger Scheffel
Roger Scheffel, member of Robins’ board of directors, shares how he was introduced to the Robins family and what education means to him.
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Stories
At the Robins Foundation, we work to inspire solutions to society’s greatest challenges. This type of work requires partnering with people and organizations throughout the region who share the same experiences and passions that drive each of us in our work. It is our “why”.
Here you’ll find the stories from our staff, board, partnering nonprofits and community leaders about those experiences – the ones that fuel our passion to help children and families.
The Impact of Giving
Reggie Jones, vice-chair of Robins’ board of directors, shares his story about impactful gifts the Robins family has given to the community.
A Remarkable Gift
Board treasurer Ed Ayers shares his story about the lasting impact of the Robins’ gift to The University of Richmond.
Stories: A Tribute to Dr. Bruce Heilman
In April of 2019, we had a conversation with president emeritus of University of Richmond and longstanding Robins Foundation board member, Dr. E. Bruce Heilman. We asked him to tell us about an experience that inspired him to partner with Claiborne Robins in their joint mission to help youth reach their fullest potential. We talked…
Inspired to Serve
In part two of our in our video series with Board Chair Juliet Shield-Taylor, she tells us what inspired her to become a member of the Robins board and talks about the importance of “giving while you are living”.
Growing Up in The Robins Family
In this first of three videos from Juliet Shield-Taylor, Robins Foundation Board Chair and first grandchild of E. Claiborne and Lora M. Robins, she shares memories of her grandparents, their words of wisdom and how she came to write her grandfather’s biography.